Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Fabrication and Characterization of Thin Film Transistors based on Sol-Gel Derived Zinc Oxide Channel Layers
(2018-04-30)
This dissertation aims to explore film and device characteristics of zinc oxide (ZnO) based channel layers fabricated via the sol-gel spin-coating growth technique. ZnO is wide band gap semiconductor with a wide range of ...
An Examination of Preservice Teachers’ Attitudes, Attributions, and Level of Social Comfort with Poverty
(2018-04-30)
This study was conducted to examine the relationship between preservice teachers’ attitudes, attributions, and level of social comfort with poverty. Undergraduate students enrolled in teacher education programs, at a ...
Data Usage Optimization for Cost Estimating in Asphalt Paving Projects Using a Cost Indexing System
(2018-04-30)
During the last decade, the transportation construction industry has seen an increase in the implementation of historical bid-based cost estimating practices by various state transportation agencies (STAs). The American ...
Evaluating the dopaminergic neurotoxic effects of chemotherapeutics
(2018-04-30)
Chemotherapy-induced neurotoxicity is one of the most common contraindication seen in the cancer survivors. Thus chemotherapy-induced neurotoxicity can adversely affect the clinical management of these patients. Cancer ...
A Framework to Support into Computer Science Education: The Joy of Computing
(2018-04-30)
The framework is web-based learning environments related to the Computer Science Principles and big ideas in computing. The National Science Foundation (NFC) and the College Board support the CS Principles. The beauty and ...
APT-GT Project: Design and Development of an E-learning System
(2018-04-30)
Over the years, the availability and sophistication of e-learning tools has developed rapidly. Compared with the traditional education, the E-learning platform saves workforce and financial resources, and people no longer ...
Evaluation of Photogrammetry at Different Scales
(2018-04-30)
Accelerated erosion is amplified by anthropogenic effects, which can lead to changes in stream geometry. Stream topography measurements over time quantify stream bank erosion. The goals of this project are to evaluate ...
A Longitudinal Study: Examining the Effect of Campus Racial Climate and Sense of Belonging on First-Year African American College Students’ Depressive Symptoms
(2018-04-29)
There is limited quantitative evidence examining how race, sense of belonging and campus racial climate collectively affect first-year African American college students’ depressive symptoms. The present study explores these ...
Guidelines for First and Third-Person Mimetic Fantasy Toy Design for Ages 7-12
(2018-04-29)
Over the past four decades, toys have slowly moved away from independent story-driven
play to media-driven play. Skinning toys to match the most current media or movie has become
more significant than story-driven toys ...
Flexible Superconducting Microwave Interconnects and Connectors
(2018-04-29)
One of the major limitations to constructing densely-integrated cryogenic electronic systems is the electrical interconnect technology. Superconducting cables with multiple signals, high signal density, low loss, low thermal ...
Development of an Analytical Method for Quantification of Endocrine-Disrupting Phytoestrogenic Compounds in Estuarine Environment Using UHPLC-MS/MS
(2018-04-27)
Endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) are nearly ubiquitous in the daily lives of individuals around the globe. Phytoestrogenic polyphenols (PEPPs, also known as phytoestrogens) represent a subgroup of EDCs. They are ...
Development of Breakdown Probability Models for Rural Freeway Work Zones Using Field Data and Simulation
(2018-04-27)
The current state of the National Highway System often necessitates that agencies interrupt normal traffic operations for maintenance and capacity improvements. With nearly 9 million lane-miles of public roadway and an ...
The Effects of Soil Surface Temperature and Relative Humidity on 2, 4-D Volatilization
(2018-04-27)
Monolayer water content and specific surface area are two of the most significant
characteristics of soil. The monolayer water content (m0) and specific surface area measurements
were made by both Brunauer Emmett Teller ...
An UHPLC-MS/MS Quantitative Method for Trace Analysis of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs) in Environmental Media from Alabama Estuaries
(2018-04-27)
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) comprise a large group of anthropogenic industrial compounds that are highly persistent due to their chemical structure. Because of the wide use of PFASs in textile manufacturing, ...
The Preference for the Aesthetic Middle: A Perceived Risk Based Explanation and the Moderating Role of Aesthetic Expertise and Product Confidence
(2018-04-27)
In the context of the aesthetics of consumer products, this study proposed an explanation for the preference for the aesthetic middle based on the psychological construct of perceived risks. The study proposed two research ...
Defatted Soy Flour Substitution in Phenol Formaldehyde and Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate Wood Adhesives and their Curing Kinetic Behavior
(2018-04-27)
Composite wood products are manufactured utilizing reconstituted cellulosic material formed with thermosetting adhesives, primarily adhesives made from non-renewable materials. Natural wood adhesives, or bio-adhesives, had ...
Investigation of Al2O3 Nanoparticle Laden Lubricants and Refrigerant Mixtures During Two-Phase Flow Boiling
(2018-04-27)
In space conditioning and in cooling systems for high power density electronics, vapor
compression cycles provide cooling. The working fluid is a refrigerant and oil mixture. A
small amount of oil is needed to lubricate ...
An Examination of Chinese International Students' Personality Traits and Cross-Cultural Sensitivity Dimensions
(2018-04-27)
The purpose of this study was to examine Chinese international students’ Personality
Traits and Cross-Cultural Sensitivity dimensions. This study used the Personality Traits theory
from Goldberg (1992) and Cross-Cultural ...
Optimization of Split Keyboard Design for Touchscreen Devices
(2018-04-27)
While many large touchscreen devices have a split keyboard option to enable two-thumb typing, there are significant differences in the design which affect users’ text entry rate. A mixed integer-programming model is developed ...
Magma evolution and processes of the Ashi Volcano, NW Tibet, China: Sr isotope studies of plagioclase crystals
(2018-04-27)
The Ashi Volcano is a member of the Ashikule Volcanic Field (AVF) and is located on the northwestern margin of the Tibetan Plateau. The Ashi Volcano draws much attention from volcanologists due to its recent eruptions in ...